After-School Youth Mentor: Safe, Fun & Impactful

Theuniversityunion; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 15,153 - 17,908; Part time

Job summary

YMCA in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Youth Counselor for after-school and early evening programs. The role involves leading activities, mentoring youth and building positive relationships with participants and staff.

The position is part-time, non-exempt, with a base pay of $11.00 per hour and an additional $2.00 per hour for a Critical Shift Pay, totaling $13.00 per hour. Schedule is Monday to Friday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience with children or teens preferred but not required.
• Multilingual desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and builds relationships with a group of elementary and/or middle school students.
• Implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Creates an atmosphere that is fun, safe, friendly and challenging.
• Mentors and models responsible behavior while leading children in the program.
• Models and facilitates relationship-building skills in all interactions and maintains positive relationships with campers, parents, school staff and other YMCA staff.
• Adheres to YMCA policies and procedures, including medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency management.
• Ensures space and equipment used for the program is kept in good, clean condition daily.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.

Job description

YMCA in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Youth Counselor for after-school and early evening programs. The role involves leading activities, mentoring youth and building positive relationships with participants and staff.

The position is part-time, non-exempt, with a base pay of $11.00 per hour and an additional $2.00 per hour for a Critical Shift Pay, totaling $13.00 per hour. Schedule is Monday to Friday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with flexibility.